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    I designed and built a number of homes for...

    I designed and built a number of homes for clients who wanted wine cellars. We found the most economical way was to drop a 22,500 litre (5,000 gallon) concrete tank into a hole and then build the...
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    I confess first of all to being the type who...

    I confess first of all to being the type who would work this out using maths and then make a complete mess of the project, probably by making an error in the final cut - but have enormous pleasure in...
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    If your soil is at all reactive to moisture...

    If your soil is at all reactive to moisture changes, you should avoid fixing it to the house with the angle.

    Clay is not a strong material in tension. Hence I don't think that clay brick treads...
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    Thanks for that. I noticed them when I was in the...

    Thanks for that. I noticed them when I was in the process of fitting the top panels to the dustbox and was wondering if I should modify my design. I think I'll just push on and get it finished. I...
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    I have recently purchased a RSA300 stand and am...

    I have recently purchased a RSA300 stand and am working on a below table dust box. There are two square holes ( about 30mm square) in each end of the sides of the table. Should I ensure that the dust...
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    Thanks - I'll have to add something along those...

    Thanks - I'll have to add something along those lines when I get the rest of the set up finished.

    I'm currently building an under table dust box funnelling into a 100mm line to the DC. It's...
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    Where do I find details of Peter's gizmo for...

    Where do I find details of Peter's gizmo for collection of trenching chips and dust?
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    [QUOTE=Skew ChiDAMN!!]This is true, but I'm not...

    [QUOTE=Skew ChiDAMN!!]This is true, but I'm not trying to add 4 vacuum cleaners worth of suction to the table, just one DC's worth of suction to different parts of the table. As the total...
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    As to accessing the router controls after I...

    As to accessing the router controls after I install the box under the RSA300, I'm designing it at present - in cardboard until I get it right! I will have an opening panel on one side of the box, so...
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    4 inch hose to multiple 2 inch

    I doubt the idea of splitting a 100mm air line into 4 smaller hoses will work effectively. I think the free flowing velocity of the air in a vacuum cleaner pipe is significantly more than the...
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    Thanks for your answers - I visited my local...

    Thanks for your answers - I visited my local Mitre 10 today and they gave me the tapered section without a question. Now its fitted to the WC 2000 and I'm about to work out how to connect it up to my...
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    Basic question on WC2000 and dust collection

    I have a "new" WC 2000 - a demo model from the local Mitre 10. As it was partly assembled in the store, there were a couple of trim bits missing from the bag - they've promised to chase that up for...
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    Thanks for the tips - I've checked out the Triton...

    Thanks for the tips - I've checked out the Triton dust threads and also your site -(Dai Sensei) - some good practical ideas. Now I just need to get cracking.
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    I've just read this thread right through and...

    I've just read this thread right through and enjoyed the work put in by all. This is my first post to the site so please be gentle. Having recently become aware of the dust issue and read Bill Pentz'...
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